An Early Look At The ACC

The true rank of the Wolfpack’s upcoming season is unpredictable; with the hiring of new coach Kevin Keatts, NC state will be in everyone’s eyesight-even if just peripherally. Coming off a disappointing past two seasons, NC State fans have high expectations for Keatts. A former assistant coach under Rick Pitino at Louisville, hopefully Keatts can utilize that knowledge and experience in Raleigh.

Keatts doesn’t have a bad starting point in terms of talent at NC State, either. Incoming Lavar Batts offers a young Top 100 prospect. The size and athleticism of the Wolfpack are not factors that would rank them among the bottom. If Keatts can implement a similar style of play he used when head coaching UNC Wilmington, there is hope yet for NC State.